October | 2017 | Novara Media

Catalonia: What Happens Next?

by Pablo Castaño

Yesterday the Catalan government ended weeks of speculation with a declaration of independence. As expected, Spain responded by suspending Catalan autonomy. But in a more surprising move, the PM also called a snap regional election. Pablo Castaño writes from Barcelona.

#NovaraFM: Peter Frase: Life After Capitalism

On #NovaraFM, James Butler speaks to Peter Frase of Jacobin, author of Four Futures, about life after capitalism and the politics of the future.

G4S is Using Art by Detainees and Prisoners to Boost Its Public Image

by Joe Lo

A private security firm that runs some of the worst immigration removal centres and prisons in the country has partnered with an arts charity to put on an exhibition of work by inmates and detainees.

Interview: Interview with George Monbiot

Clare Hymer caught up with George Monbiot about climate change, the media and his new book Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis.

The Fix: Housing, Cool Britannia and #MeToo

Are the Tories for real on housing? What can #MeToo achieve? And wtf happened to ‘Cool Britannia’? With Dawn Foster, Maya Goodfellow, and Richard Power Sayeed.

#NovaraFM: Housing: Crisis and Inequality

On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by Dawn Foster and Danny Dorling to discuss the housing crisis in contemporary Britain.

3 Ways You Can Build Corbynism From Below

by Dave Brand, Paul Williams and Callum Cant

In the event of winning the next election, a Corbyn-led government will face attempts to bring it in line from the establishment and the capitalist class. We won't have the money or institutions to stop them at the top - the only way to win will be from below.

The conflict around the independence of Catalonia has mobilised millions of Spanish citizens. Some demonstrate in support of dialogue, others defend the unity of Spain. A report by Gosia Juszczak, Magda Juszczak.

500 Fires in One Day: Lessons From Portugal

by António Ferraz De Oliveira

Wildfires on the Iberian Atlantic coast have burnt an area of over 58,000 hectares and caused the deaths of at least 45 people. With the government downplaying accusations of mismanagement, the prevention of future catastrophes has to start with comprehensive environmental action.

Interview: Interview With Naomi Klein at the World Transformed

At The World Transformed Aaron Bastani caught up with author and social activist Naomi Klein to talk about the Trump presidency, electoral letdowns and the successes of the British Left and Momentum.

The Fix: The Fix Live – Woke IMF, Universal Basic Services and Lara McNeil

On this episode of The Fix Live Michael Walker and James Butler discussed the newly woke IMF, Universal Basic Services and the Austrian elections. Later Michael interviewed Lara McNeil about the recent Young Labour conference.

Long Read: Abd Elsalam Died to Keep Global Capital on the Move

by Marion Jones & Arianna T.

Exploiting workers in the logistics sector keeps global capital on the move. Migrant workers in Italy are fighting against precarious conditions - sometimes with deadly results.

#NovaraFM: Michael Hardt: Assembly

On #NovaraFM, Michael Hardt joins James Butler to discuss his new book (co-authored with Antonio Negri) 'Assembly'.

3 Ways We Must Rethink Mental Health in the Workplace

by Luke Dukinfield

Tuesday was World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme was ‘mental health in the workplace’. But while we've seen much chat of ‘talking about it’ and ‘breaking the taboo’, the relationship between work and mental health itself is rarely called into question.

#Report From Picturehouse Strike

On Friday Camille Mijola went down to the Picturehouse Central strike where workers are campaigning for union recognition, the London Living wage, Maternity / Paternity pay and sick leave. To find out more about the strike head over to their Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/276885252818106